Virginia § 3.2-6009 - Euthanasia or slaughter of livestock or poultry by owner
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§ 3.2-6009. Euthanasia or slaughter of livestock or poultry by owner
A. The State Veterinarian may require the owner or custodian to euthanize or slaughter condemned livestock or poultry within a specified period of time, and under state or federal supervision, or under regulations of the Board. The carcasses shall be disposed of pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board.
B. If the owner or custodian fails to euthanize or slaughter any condemned livestock or poultry pursuant to subsection A, then the State Veterinarian or his representative may seize the condemned livestock or poultry and euthanize or slaughter the animals as required.
Code 1950, § 3-586; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-751; 2008, c. 860.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 3.2-6009 ("Euthanasia or slaughter of livestock or poultry by owner") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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